Cheesy Swiss Bake

A hearty Alpine-style bake with rich cheese and smoky bacon – ideal after a day on the slopes…or just a walk round the park

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs floury potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1⁄2 ounce butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 7  ounces smoked bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 12  ounces gruyere, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  smoked paprika

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F
2. In a large pan, boil the potatoes for 5 mins, then drain and tip into a large mixing bowl.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently fry the onion until soft. Add the bacon and cook for a further 5 minutes Mix the bacon and onion with the potatoes in the bowl.
4. Stir in the wine, cream, most of the cheese and a little paprika.
5. Season and mix together, then spread over a large (12in long x 2in deep) buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, cover with foil and cook for 25 minutes Remove the foil, sprinkle a little more paprika over the top and cook for a further 20 mins until the cheese is golden brown.